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Know the festivals and pilgrim centres of Telangana #IndiaNEWS #Education Today
Hyderabad: These practice questions focusing on Telangana will aid aspirants to prepare better for the State government recruitment examinations.
1. Erstwhile Musi River is also called?
a) Manchinadi
b) Muchukunda
c) Musikumda
d) None of the above
Ans: b
Explanation: Also known as Moosa River or Muchukunda River or Musinuru, the Musi River is a tributary of the Krishna River in the Deccan plateau, and it flows through the Telangana State. Hyderabad stands on the banks of River Musi, which divides the old city and the new city. Two dams Himayat Sagar and Osman Sagar built on the river used to be a major source of water for Hyderabad, especially during the reign of the Qutb Shahi dynasty. It was also called Nerva river during their time.
2. In which district is Ananthagiri Hills located?
a) Vikarabad
b) Warangal
c) Medak
d) Rangareddy
Ans: a
Explanation: Located in Vikarabad district, Ananthagiri Hills is a scenic tourist spot in Telangana, and houses Sri Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple. The water from these hills flows to Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar lakes, which are major sources of water for Hyderabad and its surroundings. Considered one of the dense forests in Telangana, it is the birthplace of Musi River, which flows through Hyderabad.
3. What is the second largest festival in Telangana?
a) Komuravelli Mallanna Jatara
b) Kurumurthy Jatara
c) Peddagattu Jatara (Gollagattu)
d) None of the above
Ans: c
Explanation: Peddagattu Jatara is also known as Gollagattu Jatara or Lingamathula Jatara or Dhurajpally Jatara. Celebrated at Dhurajapally in Suryapet district, it is the second largest festival in Telangana. The festival is celebrated once in every two years to appease Lord Lingamanthula Swamy and Goddess Choudamma, the presiding deities of the temple. Sri Lingamanthula Swamy is believed to be an incarnation of Lord Shiva, while Goddess Choudamma is his sister and the deities are offered various pujas during the four-day fete.
4. What are the historical forts in Peddapally district?
a) Domakonda fort
b) Malangur fort
c) Ramagiri fort
d) None of the above
Ans: c
Explanation: The Ramagiri Fort, also known as Ramagiri Khilla, is located over a mountain top near Begumpet village in Ramagiri mandal in Peddapalli district. The fort was built in the 12th century by the Kakatiyas of Warangal and was later renovated and ruled by the Musunuri Nayaks. After them, it was controlled by the Qutb Sahi Sultanate from 1518 to 1687. In 1656, the ruler of Golconda, Abdullah Qutb Shah, gave the fort to his son-in-law, who happens to be one of Aurangzebs sons.
5. Another name of Singur project is?
a) Mogaligundla Baga Reddy Singur project
b) Manjira project
c) Kadem Narayana Reddy Singur project
d) None of the above
Ans: a
Explanation: Singur project is also known as Mogaligundla Baga Reddy Singur project.